Practical tools and guidance

A number of tools and guidance documents have been developed by Member States, European institutions, business associations, social partners and other actors to help enterprises to carry out comprehensive and effective risk assessments. These tools represent a broad variety of approaches to managing dangerous substance effectively. Often they cover specific work operations, such as filling and pumping liquids or welding processes. Other sources give a comprehensive overview of a certain group of substances, such as sensitisers, or they highlight typical risks in certain sectors.

Moreover, in addition to supporting high-quality risk assessment, most of these tools include good practical solutions, explaining how to reduce risks in common work situations involving exposure to dangerous substances. There are also tools to support specific actors, such as labour inspectors, small and medium-sized enterprises, and workers’ representatives, among many others. So it’s well worth exploring the site to find out about the help that is on offer.

The poster, which is a part of a series, recommends wet cleaning in the electronic waste recycling sector to minimise the possibility of dangerous substances becoming airborne. A schematic shows a human figure mopping the floor and, in the background, there is a desk on which sits...See more

Provider:
INRS — National institute of research and security
Type: DrawingCountry: FranceLanguage: French

The poster, which is a part of a series, reminds workers of the importance of wearing personal protective equipment in the electronic waste recycling sector. A schematic shows a human figure dressed in every sort of personal protective equipment: hearing protection (earmuffs), a...See more

Provider:
INRS — National institute of research and security
Type: DrawingCountry: FranceLanguage: French

The poster, which is a part of a series, recommends dismantling, not breaking, electronic waste in the recycling sector. A simple schematic shows a human figure standing in front of a desk and using a handtool to take a piece of electronic equipment (a television) apart. It also...See more

Provider:
INRS — National institute of research and security
Type: DrawingCountry: FranceLanguage: French

The poster illustrates how to open a cargo container safely in seven steps. It reminds the viewer that cargo containers may contain toxic gases and therefore should be ventilated before they are entered.See more

Provider:
INRS — National institute of research and security
Type: Poster / PhotoCountry: FranceLanguage: French

The video provides information on the new UK guidance that water supression should be used when cutting silica containing materials (e.g. kerbs, blocks, slabs, concrete materials) in construction. The video shows real life work situation concrete cutting without and with water suppression, the...See more

This video relates to good hygiene practice for workers who use products containing crystalline silica. The video illustrates the following good practices: do not use compressed air to clean overalls; and prevent dust generation by exchanging dirty overalls with clean ones or...See more